[Elecraft] k2 bnc connector

[w9cf]

Scott,

Before changing it you should verify that your antenna coax is using a 50
ohm BNC.
The center conductor of the 75 ohm ones is smaller and will give
intermittent contact.

73 Kevin w9cf


Scott McDowell-4 wrote:
> 
> Hello
> 
> Has anyone had any trouble with the bnc antenna connector on a K2?
> Mine doesn't make contact with the antenna coax all the time. I can tell
> by the receiver noise when it looses contact. I think it is probably doing
> that when I am transmitting, but I have no way to tell except the swr goes
> out is sight. I have tried several of the bnc to pl239 adaptors and have
> the
> same problem with all of them.
> Has anyone ever changed out the antenna receptical from the bnc to a
> so239?  This loosing contact with the antenna while I am transmitting
> can't
> be very good on the K2 final amps.
> Any info will be appreciated.
> 73
> Scott N5SM
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